The King Who Came
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1 And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples,
2 Saying unto them, Go into the village over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them unto me.
3 And if any man say ought unto you, ye shall say, The Lord hath need of them; and straightway he will send them.
4 All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying,
5 Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass.
6 And the disciples went, and did as Jesus commanded them,
7 And brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they set him thereon.
8 And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them in the way.
9 And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.
10 And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, Who is this?
11 And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee.
Did you know there are still kings in this world today?
Kings in Europe… kings in the Middle East… kings in Africa…
Men like King Charles III and King Salman sit on thrones right now.
They have crowns… they have kingdoms… they have authority.
But every one of those kings has something in common:
Their reign is limited
Their power is temporary
Their kingdom is earthly
And one day… every one of those kings will step down, pass away, or be replaced.”
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But on Palm Sunday 2000 years ago … a different kind of King came.
He didn’t come with an army — He came on a donkey.
He didn’t come to take lives — He came to give His life.
He didn’t come to sit on a throne—He came to go to a cross.
But make no mistake about it—
The One riding into Jerusalem that day…
was not just a king… He was THE King.
There are many kings in this world…
but only one King can forgive sin, defeat death, and reign forever.
Palm Sunday is one of the most dramatic days in the life of Christ.
It is a day filled with celebration, expectation, and even some confusion.
The crowds are crying, “Hosanna!” , The city is stirred, The disciples are amazed.
But within a few days… those same voices will cry, “Crucify Him!”
This is the day the King came—but the tragedy is, many missed who He really was.
And the same question that was asked then still echoes today: look at v10
"Who is this?”
I. A Prepared Path
I. A Prepared Path
“Go into the village … ye shall find an ass tied”
Before Jesus ever entered Jerusalem, everything was already arranged.
A. His Plan Was Intentional
A. His Plan Was Intentional
Nothing about this moment is accidental.
Jesus is not reacting—He is orchestrating.
He knew where the colt was
He knew what to say
He knew what would happen
👉 This was not a victim going to a cross—this was a King moving on schedule.
Not only His Plan but….
B. His Purpose Was Eternal
B. His Purpose Was Eternal
This wasn’t just about entering a city—it was about going to a cross.
… ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, … But with the precious blood of Christ, ….Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world …
That means before there was a sin, there was already a Savior.
We seen His Plan, and His Purpose
C. His Power Was Evident
C. His Power Was Evident
"The Lord hath need of them”
That statement settled everything.
When the Lord calls for something in your life, His authority overrides your ownership.
By the way… God is still preparing paths today.
You may not understand where you’re going—but God already does.
II. A Prophesied Procession
II. A Prophesied Procession
“All this was done, that it might be fulfilled”
This moment wasn’t random—it was planned and Zechariah wrote it down 520 years before it happened
“Behold, thy King cometh unto thee … Lowly, and riding upon an ass”
It was the prophecy of
A. A Promised King
A. A Promised King
God always keeps His Word.
Every detail—down to the animal He rode—was prophesied.
➡️ What does this mean to you and me?
You can build your life on the promises of God.
Not only was He a promised king, He was
B. A Peaceful King
B. A Peaceful King
He didn’t ride a war horse—but a donkey.
In the Bible A horse was symbolic of war
A donkey on the hand = symbolic of a peaceful transition of power. The coronation of the King
In 1 Kings 1 Solomon rode David’s donkey
Jesus didn’t come to conquer Rome—He came to conquer sin.
He didn’t come to be King of a nation, but the king of kings and the Lord of Lords
He is not just a Promised King and a Peaceful King but we wants to be your
C. A Personal King
C. A Personal King
"Behold, thy King cometh unto thee”
He is Not just a King…. He wants to be Your King.
Many want a King to fix their problems—
but not a King to rule their lives.
III. A Praising People
III. A Praising People
“And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna”
This is a powerful moment of praise—but also a problematic one.
Let’s look a couple things…
A. Their Praise Was Loud
A. Their Praise Was Loud
They cried out publicly.
Christianity is not meant to be silent.
“Let the redeemed of the Lord say so”
Their praise wasn’t just Loud…
B. Their Praise Was Scriptural
B. Their Praise Was Scriptural
They quoted
Save now, I beseech thee, O Lord: O Lord, I beseech thee, send now prosperity.
They were saying the right things… but
C. Their Praise Was Superficial
C. Their Praise Was Superficial
Here’s the issue…
“Hosanna” means “Save now!”
They wanted a political deliverer, not a spiritual Savior.
They wanted freedom from Rome
Jesus came to bring freedom from sin
Their praise was based on expectation, not revelation
That’s why their praise didn’t last.
Illustration
It’s like fans cheering a player—until he stops performing the way they want.
That same crowd that shouted “Hosanna”…
would soon shout “Crucify Him.”
You see It’s possible to:
Sing loudly
Attend faithfully
Speak correctly
…and still not truly know Him.
IV. A Puzzled Population
IV. A Puzzled Population
"all the city was moved, saying, Who is this?”
Jerusalem is shaken and moved but not settled on why
We see this today, people make an emotional decision to follow Jesus. But emotional decisions work only until the first problem or hardship happens.
Life isn’t always sunshine and rainbows, but my understanding of scripture teaches me that that Jesus taught our salvation isn’t a saving from hardship here, but a eternal salvation that comes in the life to come!
A. There Was Curiosity
A. There Was Curiosity
“Who is this?”
People were asking questions—but not necessarily seeking truth.
They are Curious,
B. There Was Confusion
B. There Was Confusion
“And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet”
They got part of it right—but missed the most important part.
Not just a prophet
Not just a teacher
Not just a miracle worker
Look at
When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets. He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?
And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-jona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.
The question is who do you say that Jesus is
C. There Was a Choice
C. There Was a Choice
Every person had to decide what to do with Jesus.
And that same question still stands today:
Who is Jesus to you?
Palm Sunday is not just about a parade…
It’s about a decision.
The King has come
The prophecy is fulfilled
The praise has been given
The question has been asked
👉 Now the choice is yours.
Let me ask you:
Is He just a story—or your Savior?
Is He just a name—or your King?
Have you praised Him—or have you surrendered to Him?
The King who came to Jerusalem… is the same King who is here today.
Don’t just wave a palm branch… Bow your heart.
